6 days ago

๐ŸŽ‰ Grand Opening event โ€“ Havelock North SPCA Op Shop! ๐ŸŽ‰

The Team from SPCA Hastings - Centre & Op Shop

Weโ€™re so excited to welcome you to the opening of our brand-new SPCA Op Shop in Havelock North on Friday 12 December from 9am, at 2 Joll Road! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Come and explore an amazing range of preloved treasures - every purchase helps raise vital funds for animals in need ๐Ÿฉต

Opening Day Highlights:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Be one of the first through the doors for surprises and celebrations
๐Ÿ‘‰ Grab a $2 raffle ticket during our first week and go in the draw to win an epic gift basket (drawn Saturday 20 December)!
๐Ÿ‘‰ Family fun with kidsโ€™ colouring and activities
๐Ÿ‘‰ Keep an eye out for our Community Service Officer Karen and her dog Diesel making a brief appearance ๐Ÿพ

Weโ€™d love to see all our locals and community come together to celebrate this exciting new chapter. Our new shop hours are Monday to Saturday 9am-4:30pm (Closed Sundays). Everyone is welcome, donโ€™t miss out!

RSVP here: www.facebook.com...

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More messages from your neighbours
6 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day ๐Ÿง โœจ Can You Solve It? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ฌ

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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22 hours ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to โ€œexuberanceโ€? ๐Ÿฅ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Postโ€™s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, weโ€™re โ€œallergic to exuberance.โ€

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps itโ€™s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to โ€œexuberanceโ€? ๐Ÿฅ
  • 41.9% Yes
    41.9% Complete
  • 31.7% Maybe?
    31.7% Complete
  • 26.4% No
    26.4% Complete
356 votes
20 hours ago

FREE Hard Stuff Workshop Series

Health Promotion from Age Concern Hawke's Bay

This FREE workshop series will provide you with information and advice on all the hard stuff from Rest homes to Funeral Planning!

Workshop Dates & Topics

11 February 2026
-Enduring Power of Attorney, PPPR & Wills
-Advanced Care Planning
-Funeral Planning

18 February 2026
-Ageing at Home & Community Support
-Housing options in Retirement

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm with Lunch provided
Venue: Havelock North Function Centre - 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North

Booking essential as numbers are limited. Call 068709060 or email hastings@ageconcernhb.co.nz to register.

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